Fifteen per cent – A celebration of diversity

Fifteen per cent of the world’s population are persons with disabilities. Of these, 80 per cent are of working age. With many facing barriers to equal opportunities, the ILO works to improve their access to decent work.
To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities, artist and photographer, Christian Tasso, has created an exhibition – to be shown at the ILO – that shows how our communities and the world of work are enriched when they are inclusive and celebrate diversity. See a selection of his photos here.

Presentation |
03 December 2018

Trinidad, Cuba, 2016. “I can feel the parts of the car and understand the problems of the engines only by listening to their sounds.”

Nilgiri Hills, India, 2017. “I live in a small village, up in the Nilgiri Hills. I manage my land by growing vegetables. The neighbours often come over and we enjoy spending time together, watching TV in the evenings.”